Paris Murder Plot and Deputies Transported in 1795
A lettered report describes Paris dispatches on Carnot’s murder by Bakrras and Bathelémy. It notes Carnot’s pursuit of the plot, the arrest of deputies, and their transport in guarded wagons toward Rochefort or Rochelle. It also reports fears of unrest and a purge of foreign ministers by a new government.
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Paris
Carnot
Direcor
Barkas
Barthel
Carxor
Baatheremy
Council of Elders
Council of Five Hundred
Barthelemy
Bakras
Luxemburgé
Ouservatory
Barras
Frangee
Orleans
Rochefort
Rochelle
Royal news and stock speculations from the era
Sunday arrivals and courtly movements fill pages with notices of the Great Seal in Commission during the Lord Chancellor’s absence, royal rounds at St James’s, and the Prince of Wales visiting Berne, Weymouth, and Petworth while Fleet actions and cruiser patrols chase French deputies. Also reported are stock speculations hurting public credit, ship movements in Biscay, and a Rome conspiracy trial with Cameron-related debt disputes ending in a month of imprisonment and fines.
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Dreffins
St. James’s
Weymouth
Prince of Waves
Brighton
Royal
Lord Beremont
Petworth
Lord Mornixeton
Hirst
Virginie
Portsmouth
Great Britain
Bay of Biscay
Rochfort
Doucxwoxrta
Joux Borwass
Yorxe
Stag
Phaeton
Rome
Hicks
Cameron
Rwen’Cameron
Mir
Ewi Cameron
Theatre opens season with Henry the Fourth at Farm Houses
The theatre opened last night for the season with the first part of Henry the Fourth and the Farm Houses. Fawcett’s Falstaff shows some flaws yet remains among the best the stage can offer, with notable progress since his debut. Homan’s Hotspur largely pleases despite occasional affectation. Lewis shines in lively scenes, while Murrau’s King is truly respectable. audience greeted the principal performers with annual plaudits.
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Henry the Fourth
Falius Ds
Fawcett
Homan
Harry
Lewis ci
Political satire and naval news from a 1738 issue
A satirical overview recalls parsimonious secessions from Parliament over the Spanish War and notes Austria’s new Italian possessions boosting trade. It mentions hunting tastemakers in London society and the Prince of Wales aligning with fox-hounds, with racing and market price debates. Maritime notes report ships seized, captures, and a pending execution aboard the Bedford for an act against an officer, all in Portsmouth and Royal Navy circles.
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Wa. Wynpsam
Putrenzy
Hamm
Rogert Wat~roe
House of Austria
Italy
Fra
Trice
Rofa
Quicto
Pola
Litria
Mediterranean
Venetian Dalmatia
Zara
Sebenzco
Spolatro
Macarik
Turkey
Dalmatia
Mrgwen
Hart Reyp
Calvert
Berkeley
Rowrey
Dye
Dean
Newman
Spencer
Rang
Woporn
Fitzwithttam
Prince of
Wares
Lord Eccemont
Suile
Shorehambridge
Dorset, Botpero, Houston
Panros, Cauvert, and Co
Mia
Sc, &c
America
Hague
Amsterdam
Privateer capture and naval actions in 1797 London Gazette excerpt
The report notes the Speedy capturing a Spanish lugger privateer near Oporto after a five hour chase, with 28 men and four-pounders. It also records the Spitfire capturing a French privateer schooner near St Maloc and other Royal Navy letters, plus public notices on bankrupts and a High Court dividend list.
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Admiralty
St. Pincent
Portugals
Nepean
Ville de Paris
Cadiz
Downman
Speedy
Tam, &c. Xe. Sr
Tagus
Oporto
Domini Lucas
Earl of
Lam, &c
Paris Directory stalls as vacancies linger for ministerial posts
Paris dispatch reports the Directory delaying two ministerial appointments. The Home and Marine portfolios remain unsettled as Louis XVIII symbol and antiroyalist inscriptions appear. Arrests include General Badouville under alias Eero. deputies moved to Arpajon prison after a night march. Public audiences resume, scheduled every other day at noon.
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Paris
Marines
Home Department
Louis-d'ors
Louis
Louis XVIII
Pardor
Louis XVI
Badouville
Eero
Moreau
Arpajon
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Sit? News
Ithethé
Scarriage
St. Maloes
Jersey
Balcarras
Marlborough
St. Helen’s
Torbay
Bedford
Buckanor
Ifaom
London Gazette
Ditton
Regiment of
Irish Brigade
M‘deamor
Farrar
Hussey
Malone
O'Farrell
Earl of B
Duke of ‘Grafton
Davy
Pitchley
Northamptonhire
Old
Zinfley
Swan
Yardley
Birmingham
Riley
Mefiis
WagsHam, Porrs,and Co
Floyd
Buck-freet
W. Hicks
Tinsley
W ‘Hite
Rippon
Knaresborough
Polgen
Ripley
Harrowgate
Shooter’s Hill
R. Kane
Liard
N. N
St.Malocs
Shave
Seymour
Admiralty-Office
King Smnill
Cork
Evan Nepean
Dryad
Amelius Beauclerk
la Cornelie
Nantz
Cork Harbour
Ay Beawerenn
Robert Kingsmill
Robert Smith
Streatham
Charles South
Croydon
Ag Guildhall
Mr. Roberts
Ily Place
Holbern
Susahneh Willing
Bury
Lancaster
Old Hoar’s Head
Attornes
Meilrs
Allen and Bodle
Clement's Inn
Thomas Till
Bath
Tepping Campden
Gloucestershire
Archie George
Cran Ping
Bartlett’s
Buildings
Holborn
Thorne
Scarferick
Liverpool
Mrechants
Sciamon Itract
Leman-treet
John Welton
Shipfion
Hifen-Straßen
France
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